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Adapting the UIW McNair Model to Engage Faculty and Students in Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research Model: Establishing Initiative Protocol. TimingSummerYear-roundFunding for researchGrantsInstitute budget initiativeTypes of research encouragedSTEMHumanitiesCommitmentInstitutionDepartment/SchoolFaculty mentors. Undergraduate Research Model: Developing Scope of In

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Adapting the UIW McNair Model to Engage Faculty and Students in Undergraduate Research

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    1. Adapting the UIW McNair Model to Engage Faculty and Students in Undergraduate Research Roberta Leichnitz, Coordinator Phyllis Duncan, Research Assistant University of the Incarnate Word McNair Scholars Program San Antonio, Texas

    2. Undergraduate Research Model: Establishing Initiative Protocol Timing Summer Year-round Funding for research Grants Institute budget initiative Types of research encouraged STEM Humanities Commitment Institution Department/School Faculty mentors

    3. Undergraduate Research Model: Developing Scope of Initiative Pilot to larger-scale Start small to build on success Constant improvement in process Owner/champion of process/initiative Organizational backing High or low profile? Accountability Mentor Mentee High touch One-on-one coaching Resource requirements

    4. Breakout Session 1: What type of structure would work in your institution? Identify where could/would owner/champion be within your institution What barriers exist to establishing an undergraduate research initiative?

    5. Recruitment: Undergraduate Scholars/Students Scholar identification Publicity spread the word Recommendations Incentives Show me the money $$ Graduate school preparation Application process Essay Interview process Establish real interest Identification of possible mentor(s)

    6. Recruitment: Faculty Mentors The right fit Benefits to Mentor Paid Unpaid Research support Link of program to carrots Point system/credits for tenure Conferences Other recognition

    7. Breakout Session 2: What makes a good faculty mentor? What would faculty mentors expect in return for mentoring at your institution?

    8. The Research Experience Structured original research Beginning middle end Proposal Presentation sharing Research Research presentation Accountability Deadlines established & followed Assure quality research product Responsibilities of players

    9. Other Goals for Research Experience Graduate school decision? Goal setting GRE preparation Mathematics Writing Test strategies Graduate school search Graduate school application(s) Financial planning/financial aid implications Career Services Assessments CV, Resume, Personal Statement

    10. Breakout Session 3: What other campus resources would you recruit to assist in the research experience at your institution?

    11. Showing Off Momentum to sustain program University pride Scholar pride and recognition Mentor recognition Wedding Research Symposium Research Journal Newsletter

    12. Adapting the UIW McNair Model to Engage Faculty and Students in Undergraduate Research Questions?

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